Minors drink there every sunday. Isn't it against the law? Is it ok if your parents are there, or if the priest pretends it isn't really wine?
Isn't the law hypocritical?
2007-10-12 05:02:59 · 13 answers · asked by kimmyisahotbabe 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I don't know about Catholic. But I do know about Orthodox Churches. They give the participant both minors and adults about a quarter to a half teaspoon of Wine with a small crumb of bread. Even a bird would not feel the effects. It is substantially microscopic, and the authorities have never ever said anything about this. Even during prohibition the Orthodox were permitted to continue this practice for the Holy Communion.
I Cr 13;8a
2007-10-12 15:13:05 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The church I was attending for a while when I was younger used real old fashioned wine.
They don't get busted because to do so would be a violation of the first amendment of the constitution. Drinking of wine has been a part of the religious ceremonies of the catholic church since well before any alcohol laws were made in America.
2007-10-12 05:10:19 · answer #2 · answered by cat_Rett_98 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe, but not certain that the law doesnt apply here because it is part of a religious ceremony. I think that the whole freedom of religion law trumps the alcohol/minor law. Plus, in church they aren't really giving anyone enough to have any sort of effect at all. If they were passing out a bottle of wine to each kid then there would be a problem, but as it is there isn't any real issue there and since its part of a religion its protected by law.
2007-10-12 05:09:10 · answer #3 · answered by Todd S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure. yet in basic terms a sip of the powerful Blood. <
2016-10-22 03:47:50 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the letter of the law allows for exceptions.
As a matter of fact there are no federal laws whatsoever on alcohol consumption, they are all state laws. And most state laws allow exceptions for religious practices. You can even drink wine in your own house if you're a minor if it's during a meal and in the privacy of your own home in most states.
It's a privacy matter, which supercedes silly state alcohol rules.
2007-10-12 05:12:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Um...I'm not a Catholic, but I've been to a Catholic church with others. They have been using grape juice for at least the last 10-15 years.
2007-10-12 05:06:29 · answer #6 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not against the law for minors to consume alcohol within a controlled environment and with parent or a responsible party's supervision.
Basically if you're a minor you can drink if your parents allow it at home. (they might be held responsible at a later time if you'll get sick or drunk)
2007-10-12 05:13:08 · answer #7 · answered by pete 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's been years since they used real wine. Grape juice is the choice now.
2007-10-12 05:08:48 · answer #8 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a state by state law i know in Indiana it is legal for minors to drink with there parents. So as long as your parents are there and no one is selling it to you it is legal.
2007-10-12 05:12:38 · answer #9 · answered by thatoneguy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The law protects religious beliefs - our religion believes it to be the blood of christ. most people do not drink it, just taking communion instead.
2007-10-12 05:09:00 · answer #10 · answered by dlil 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋